Communications Specialist, AshokaX
Job Description
Job Title: Communications Specialist (Climate Corps), AshokaXReports to: Senior Manager, AshokaX
Location: Delhi/Remote
Experience (in years): at least 4 years of writing experience
Contract type: Temporary, short-term contract
Engagement duration: January to March 2025 - possibility of renewal subject to performance
Joining: Immediate
About Ashoka University: https://www.ashoka.edu.in/
About Climate Corps at AshokaX:
Ashoka-Environmental Defense Fund Climate Corps Fellowship Program focuses on equipping organizations with quality, trained talent to accelerate net-zero goals and tackle critical sustainability challenges, including climate risk assessment, sustainable finance, and supply chain sustainability.
We are seeking a skilled Communications Specialist to join our team on a short-term project basis. In this role, you will craft compelling content for thought leadership, highlighting program impact, and driving outreach, awareness, and engagement across communication channels.
Role and Responsibilities:
- Develop and write engaging content, including articles, blog posts, interviews, press releases, and social media posts, that resonate with diverse audiences.
- Collaborate with program leads and stakeholders to identify key stories, program milestones, and successes to showcase.
- Research and incorporate emerging sustainability trends to position the Climate Corps program as a leading climate-focused fellowship.
- Conduct interviews with fellows, host companies, and partners to create impactful case studies and profiles.
- Optimize content for SEO and adapt messaging for different platforms to maximize reach.
- Assist in developing and executing communication strategies to grow the program and attract new fellows, partners, and supporters.
- Additional responsibilities may include designing engaging creatives for social media.
- Bachelors, Masters, or above in a relevant field
Skills Required:
- Proven experience in content writing, journalism, or communications, ideally in sustainability, corporate social responsibility, or related fields.
- Exceptional writing and editing skills with the ability to tailor content for different audiences and channels.
- Strong storytelling abilities to convey complex topics in an accessible and engaging way.
- Familiarity with sustainability and climate-related topics is highly desirable.
- Basic knowledge of SEO and content analytics tools is a plus.
- Strong organizational and project management skills to handle multiple deadlines.
- Ability to understand abstract ideas around climate change and sustainability and translate them into appealing stories that reflect the program's vision.
- Ability to work efficiently under tight deadlines and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- A foundational understanding of climate change issues, sustainability concepts, and environmental topics is a strong plus.
- Comfortable working closely with program teams and leadership to ensure content aligns with program and organisational goals.
Application Submission Process:
We invite you to embark on this journey by submitting your application to the link here.
The application form will require you to submit an updated CV and a cover letter expressing your interest in the position.
For any queries, please reach out to [Confidential Information]
Submit your application by 5:00 pm,20 January 2025, Monday. Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.